Interracial Marriages

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This paper examines how interracial marriage is one of the most misunderstood social institutions and how it is the sheer burden of prejudice and myths attached to it that has weakened its foundations. It discusses how the reason interracial marriages are more likely to fail than same-race relationships is because of social biases and staunch resistance that the latter has to counter. It also shows how, while the ingredients of love and understanding are as important for success in such unions as in any other relationship, it is ultimately the society that holds the most vital key.

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"Every relationship regardless of the racial origin of the couple is rather shaky in the beginning because of high degree of expectations attached and millions of eyes monitoring every movement and development. Under such pressure, even an ordinary relationship goes through its fair share of hiccups so it is only natural that an unconventional relationship collapses more easily. In the case of the former, however parents, friends and the whole society is willing to cooperate and thus provide a nurturing environment to make the marriage successful. However in the case of interracial relationships, society refrains from extending a helping hand because of "I told you so..." attitude."

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